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There’s More Than One Way To Get Green In Your Home!

At this time of year, we all feel that craving for green. The bare trees have been here too long, and the novelty of winter has worn off. The goods news is, spring is around the corner. The daffodils are out already, and soon the leaves will start growing! It’s around this time that we all head out to get the garden ready. In truth, though, your garden isn’t the only way to make the most of the outdoors. There are plenty of ways to bring the outside in. If you’ve been craving nature recently, this list has got you covered.

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House Plants

Houseplants are probably the best thing you can do to bring the outside into your home. There are many benefits to houseplants. Not only do they make the place look beautiful, but they also keep the air in your home fresh! If you’ve never had houseplants before, take the time to do a little research. Decide which most appeal, then go out and get them! To get the most from your plants, make sure to buy some vases, too. While some houseplants come with vases, most come in plastic pots.

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Flowers

If a houseplant is too much of a commitment for you, turn instead to flowers. Again, you’ll need to invest in some vases for these. The best thing about flowers is that they’re cheap and low maintenance. As long as you change the water every few days, they can live for at least a few weeks. These also add a beautiful splash of color to any home! If it’s green you’re after, don’t worry. There are bunches of flowers out there with plenty of greenery. All you have to do is look for them! There are some amazing flowers out there at the moment. It’s the perfect time of year for tulips and daffodils!

Wreaths

Why not get unique with your decor choice and experiment with wreaths? Yes, they’re traditionally for Christmas. Even so, they can be an impressive feature at any time of year. Take a look at a company like Worcester Wreath Company to see what’s on offer. You can’t get much greener than this, right? You could incorporate flowers into the wreath as well if you wanted to. That way, it can turn into a celebration of the coming spring!

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Fruit Bowl

For some reason, the idea of a fruit bowl has become an outdated one. Even so, it’s time to bring it back! If you get creative, your fruit bowl could become an excellent feature. Look out for dishes that compliment your home. You don’t have to opt for the traditional options. Any bowl will do. Look out for one that catches your eye. Think, too, about the fruit you buy. If you’re using your fruit bowl as a feature, you could have a little fun with color coordinating your fruit! Make sure, too, that you don’t leave the fruit too long. A bowl of overripe fruit won’t have the same effect!

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DIY Home Decor For The Tentative Decorator

Want your home to look beautiful, but don’t have the funds to hire professional decorators? No need to fear, there’s plenty you can do yourself without breaking the bank! Here are a few points to bear in mind if you’re new to decorating and want to have a go.

Colours and Theme

Before diving in with your decorating, spend some time beforehand on the planning stages. This helps to keep everything looking cohesive, and you will get the best result at the end. Scour blogs and Pinterest for rooms you like the look of, picking out different colours, design features and other elements that catch your attention. Have an idea of the kind of colours and the overall look you want to achieve at the end, this saves you purchasing things that don’t look right and wasting your money. Opting for all neutral walls is your best bet if you are unsure. They will make the room look light, bright and airy and you can bring in colour with home accessories. Paint ceilings and woodwork such as skirting boards and doors in a brilliant white for a super fresh and clean look.

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Painting

It’s always advisable to try out a few paint samples on the walls before investing in a big tin. The colour of the walls underneath and the light in the room will affect how it looks once it’s dry so don’t just take a chance. Once you’ve chosen a colour to get a few samples in different shades and paint them onto the wall so you can see which looks best. Start by ‘cutting in’ which is going around all of the edges of the room neatly with a paintbrush, and do the rest with a roller which is quick, easy and gives a smooth finish. Be sure to cover your flooring with old sheets or painters dust sheets to protect it, take your time and do a second or even a third coat if it needs it. Be sure to let each layer fully dry before moving onto the next.

Wallpaper

Adding some wallpaper to the feature wall in your room is a good way to bring in personality, and is good for those who are new to decorating since it’s a smaller area than a whole room. If you’ve never wallpapered before watch a tutorial online first. Follow the techniques carefully, and ideally have another pair of hands to help you. If you’re unsure, you could use repositionable wallpaper, that way if you make a mistake it’s easy to correct. And if you’re renting it’s easy to remove at the end of your tenancy. If you’ve painted the other walls in a light, neutral colour the wallpaper is where you can be a bit bolder. You could go for a bright or bold colour, a statement design or just keep it subtle if that’s more your style.

Do you do much decorating yourself at home, or do you usually call in the professionals?

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The Tallest Tower: Make Your Loft A Girly Haven

It’s in every story. The prince climbs up the to the tallest tower of the castle to rescue the princess and they live happily ever after. Well, your little girl may not need to be rescued by a handsome prince, but she absolutely does need a room at the top of the tower that is just for her! Having a daughter is like having a whirlwind tornado that has pink and glitter all over it. Sure, you get the girls out there who prefer to go for a more neutral look, but given the chance, most little girls will have a unicorn themed bedroom, complete with real life unicorn, please.

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For older girls, privacy is so key and so sharing with younger siblings isn’t always the easiest thing for them to do. Sometimes, lack of space causes there to be a room share which can then cause friction and solving this problem isn’t easy. If you’re lucky enough to own a home with a loft space that’s currently covered in boxes and could possibly use a shout to termite control, then you do have a solution ready!

A loft conversion is a big job but if it would mean your tween daughter having her own space she can call her haven, it could be very worth it! It’s a big job, so what should you remember when converting your loft into the princess tower it could be? It all depends on the structure of your roof.

  • Have someone come out and measure up the loft for you, including the headspace, to get a good idea if you could even begin your planning to convert the space into a bedroom.
  • Get a quote for the reinforcement of the floor. You’ll need to change it over so you actually have somewhere to put a bed and furniture.
  • How much space do you have for skylight installation? You’ll need to make sure you have enough room to allow for natural light. Sometimes you can so a dormer loft installation over the ‘room in roof’ loft conversion, which is more expensive but doesn’t require you to make any dramatic changes to the roof.
  • Gather quotes for electric, heating and lighting installation as well as a staircase being put in.

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Like we said, it’s a big job. Once it’s completed, your daughter could add her own touch for the decoration. Make it a project you can do together and sit down and decide colours, posters, light shades and bedding. You want her to have her input to the bedroom; after all, it’s her space. A project of this size may require planning permission and you should also get some advice from the fire station nearby as they can fit fire alarms for you in the extra room you’ve just acquired.

Not only will you have made your daughter’s day and given her a sense of independence, you’ll have potentially stopped sibling scraps by splitting up the younger one from the older. Peace at last, indeed!

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Great Deal: Outdoor Solar Powered Flower String Lights for Christmas Decoration

Christmas season is just around the corner, have you already done decorating Christmas ornaments in your home?You must know that besides decorating the interior of your home, also you should pay attention to the exterior. Making a magical atmosphere in your backyard from old decors and lights from your previous decorations will save you from buying new ones but if they are already worn-out and the lights were already broken, you must consider buying Outdoor Solar Powered Flower String Lights to spend less on new decors that you have to buy.

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The solar string lights are economical to use because they are charged through solar energy, there is no electricity cost, no battery replacement and they are environmentally friendly. They are on sale for $9.99 but if you use this code 67UEQPSS upon checkout the multi-color solar string lights above will only cost $5.99, such a great deal isn’t it?  So what are you waiting for? Make the exterior of your home even more beautiful and attractive by buying this today!

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Curtain Craze: Decorating Ideas With Curtains

Curtains are an important part of your home’s décor. They also provide privacy and can help to keep your home cool when the hot sun is beaming in. However, curtains can be expensive so you want to look for discounted curtains. These are just as effective and stylish as their more pricey counterparts so you can save cash while still getting the privacy and decorative effects that you are looking for.

Blinds Only

Gone are the days where our only blinds choices were those white blinds that collected dust and were terribly difficult to open and close. Today, there are blinds out there that can stand alone as a window treatment. To make this even better, these tend to be pretty inexpensive. If you have a more modern home, go for wooden blinds. These will fit into just about any modern décor scheme. If you are going French country or shabby chic, try white blinds that are made of wood and wider than the old ones. These can also be paired with curtains, but can stand on their own.

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Flat Panels

A flat panel curtain is so easy to put up. These simply slide onto a rod and then the rod is put into place. These are made from a variety of different fabrics, and come in every pattern and color that you could want. These are also inexpensive and you really will not pay more than $20.00 for a pair of curtains. They are also easy to care for as they can be quickly and easily taken down, washed, dried and then put back up. This is a good option for those with allergies to dust because curtains tend to collect it, but since you can clean them so easily, you will not have to worry about dust collecting on them.

Create Them Yourself

This is an option if you are a crafty person. You can buy plain white, cotton curtain panels and then dye them in any color or pattern that you need. You can also buy panels and then use fabric paint to create a one-of-a-kind curtain panel.

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DIY Shelf for Home Storage

Shelves are very important décor to maintain in our house, it helps us to organized and clean our house from clutter.  It also help our important decors and collection to be displayed safely and out of reach of small children.

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Anyway, my mother requested my father to create a new shelf to organize her products at home. My father finished it in a few days, using only available materials at home.  The shelve he created has a strong and durable design, the frame is made of paper tree wood and the shelf itself is made of left over plywood’s. The shelve has the height of 4 feet and and  about 3 feet wide, perfect to organized the products that my mother are selling at home.

The shelf can also be used as collection and stuff toy storage in the bedroom, it is also perfect as book shelf.

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Decorating Hacks: Quick & Easy Home Décor Updates

Sometimes you just need a change and sometimes you are on a deadline as there is an upcoming party or event to be celebrated in your home. Decorating your home is such an overwhelming business because of endless options and ideas on how to start decorating. That is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and shop when you have time not when you are up against it.

Some of the fast and easy makeover tips that can make difference is buying new wallpaper for the wall, relocating the music instruments like piano and hamer newport or reupholstering a furniture.

Decorating Ideas

One of the most frequently used rooms in the house is the bathroom; maybe it needs an update as well. A new bathroom shelves can go a long way to help reduce clutter and provide a clean and modern look. If the vanity and bathroom cabinets are looking a bit tired you don’t need to call a contractor – consider investing in new bathroom hardware. Modern drawer pulls and knobs can transform the look of a mundane vanity or medicine chest in minutes.

If you really want to impress guests then invest in a set of monogrammed towels – they are really quite affordable and add a touch of elegance to any bath or powder room. When guests recall your home they will remember the monogrammed towels and be less apt to notice any shortcomings in your décor.

Experts recommend replacing the shower curtain and bathroom window treatments on an annual basis so if company is coming it’s a good call to action. A fresh bath mat and a new shower curtain can update a bathroom in minutes.

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Organizing your Clothing Cabinet

Organizing our things especially our home saves time and make everything accessible. As what I have blogged previously our house was not fully constructed yet especially the second floor, so most of our belongings were kept in the first floor.  Our house was designed with only one room in the first floor and the second floor are all rooms, so imagine how cluttered the room was.  The clothes are put everywhere in the room together with the plastic cabinets, can’t built a built-in cabinet yet because our ceiling was not constructed yet, I would like to have skirt hangers in my room so I might need a bigger cabinet.

Shopping for Bedding and Decorating the Nursery Room

Raising children calls for lots of planning and preparation and even when you think you have everything covered something will probably go wrong. That’s why it’s best to learn how to roll with the punches and not take anything too seriously. One thing you should take seriously is crib and baby bedding because safety is of paramount importance. Experts recommend a fitted crib sheet as the only bedding; blankets can pose a safety hazard. It’s a good idea to have four or five fitted crib sheets along with a few mattress protectors so you are always prepared.

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Having fun while decorating the nursery

Despite the bedding limitations, decorating the nursery can be lots of fun and a great opportunity to express your hopes and dreams for the new arrival. It’s generally a good idea to stick with neutral paint or wallpaper colors on the walls and ceiling and limit your décor choices to home textiles such as area rugs, window treatments, decorative pillows and the like. This way it is easy to change the look of the room as your child grows up; should another sibling come along or you simply need to repurpose the room it can be done with minimal effort and hassle.

Convertible bedding is another good idea – there are baby cribs designed to convert into loft beds and toddler beds which can be changed into reading chairs; this sort of versatility gives you plenty of flexibility as your family changes. Should you have limited space you may wish to consider loft or bunk beds; these are also great if you have frequent overnight guests.

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Display Cabinets for an Organized Living Room

Display cabinets are essential home furnishings to keep your living room organized. If you are fond of collecting souvenir items, figurines, framed pictures, wedding band, statues and toy cars, you need to arrange them in cabinet display rather than store them in their boxes.

Teach your kids responsibility by letting them dust and display their toy and book collections in glass or wood cabinet. Homes look neat and attractive if there are many cabinets that display their wares from the smallest to the largest items.

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Truly, these living room designs are a must have if you want to make your home a convenient place to while away. Display cabinets come in various materials from steel, wood, glass and brass. To make your display look fabulous, you can have them displayed in cabinets with built-in lighting fixtures where you can turn on the switch if you wish to see your collections at night.

Display cabinets come in different sizes, so make sure you get the right size by measuring the floor area of your living room and it could be fit into the door whenever you want to rearrange your furnishings.

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